Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead an internationally oriented SME through its next phase of professionalization and sustainable growth. The CEO will hold overall responsibility for business continuity, operations, commercial performance, and profitability, while strengthening processes, structures, and operational discipline. Key duties include developing the management team, clarifying responsibilities, and building ownership while guiding change without losing connection with frontline operations. The role also involves consolidating revenue and margins, improving efficiency and cost control, and developing international markets and business relationships. Candidates should bring substantial executive or senior leadership experience, combining operational decisiveness, commercial acumen, and a hands-on, people-oriented leadership style. Experience in food, agriculture, horticulture, production, or a comparable industrial environment is preferred, particularly in high-volume businesses with controlled margins and seasonal operations. Familiarity with quality, planning, operational discipline, and relationships with growers, distributors, export markets, or professional clients is an advantage. Fluent Dutch and English are preferred; German or French is beneficial.